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Have Yourself a Merry Star Wars Christmas

Of course, this December is a big one for Star Wars fans since this week Star Wars: The Force Awakens comes out in theaters. And to many nerds out there, this is indeed better than Christmas, especially if you’ve purchased tickets for the film well in advance. But to me, I’m probably not going to see the movie until at least after Christmas or perhaps later. And yes, I’m sure that Mockingjay Part 2 won’t be top of the box office for long since it can’t compete with the power of the Force. At least in box office dollars, that is. Now I know that Star Wars has a a special place for many nerds out there. But I also know that some neighbors give you pressure on decorating for Christmas. However, don’t worry because there are plenty of stuff you can do to make sure your home is the most Christmasy in the galaxy as well as shows your love for Star Wars, too. Since the series pertains to interstellar war, you’d think Star Wars and Christmas won’t go together. However, Star Wars and Christmas have been together since they released the Star Wars Holiday Special back in the day, but we don’t talk about that. Still, since it’s the Christmas season, this gives me the idea to show some holiday cheer in the Star Wars way of things. So for your reading pleasure, here are some things you can do to bring the Force into your holiday home this Christmas. Merry Christmas and may the Force be with you.

Nothing shows more Christmas cheer than wearing a Yoda Santa hat.

Yes, now you can say, “Merry Christmas, I wish you” and not have people think you have a problem with syntax. Still, clever it is.

2. Instead of a yule log in your fireplace, how about Darth Vader’s burning corpse.

Because nothing says Christmas than having Darth Vader’s body burning in your fireplace. Seriously, this is messed up.

Sees you when you’re sleeping he does. When you’re awake, he knows. Bad or good, he knows. So be good for goodness sake. Or else, whip up his lightsaber on your ass, he will.

15. Now you can have the Force in your home this holiday season with this Star Wars aluminum Christmas tree.

Includes a blue tinsel garland and some Star Wars ornaments with white bows on them. Feel free to string it with lights and a tree topper of your choice.

16. Nothing shows your support for the Rebel Alliance than a Christmas sweater of an X-Wing fighter.

Yeah, nothing says Christmas like engaging in an epic space battle in order to blow up a large space station with thousands of people inside. Of course, it’s a Death Star that blew up Alderaan, but still.

17. If you want your Christmas on the Dark Side, here’s a great Galactic Empire wreath to adorn your front door.

Now this includes Darth Vader with his red lightsaber, Stormtroopers, a Death Star, and some black, red, and white baubles. Sure to make your Sithmas complete.

18. Don’t leave out your loved ones on this Galactic Christmas. Send them these Christmas cards so the Force would be with them.

Now these are pretty clever. Includes Yoda with reindeer antlers, Han Solo in an ugly sweater, Chewbacca, Chewbacca with a red nose, Lando Calrissian with a present, and Darth Vader in a Santa hat.

19. And they were visited upon 3 bounty hunters carrying gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Now this is just a Star Wars nativity scene parody. Okay? Greedo and Boba Fett aren’t wise men at all. They’re bounty hunters after Han Solo. Nor is Darth Vader Saint Joseph in any capacity. But I do love the Ewok and Chewbacca as shepherds.

Now this wreath has blue and white poinsettias and silver foliage. Of course, this color scheme pretty much fits for R2-D2.

21. If you don’t think the other Star Wars ornaments were Christmasy, these might suit your fancy.

Includes a red Darth Vader, C-3PO in a Santa suit, R2-D2 with reindeer antlers, Santa Yoda, and Jawa with presents. Of course, not sure why they had to paint Vader red.

22. Nothing captures the magic of Christmas like holding a lightsaber for the first time.

It’s a wonder Luke was careful with that thing. Still, I don’t think Ben Kenobi told him about how he dismembered his dad in their duel in the Mustafar system.

23. String up your Christmas tree this year with this light string of lightsabers.

I might show other Star Wars light strings as well. But if you have a Christmas tree full of lightsabers, you might want to go with this.

24. Darth Vader knows what your getting for Christmas this year. He could feel your presents.

This is a lawn light fixture of Darth Vader with a Christmas present. Wonder what it is or who it’s for? Then again, I better not ask.

25. When working for the Galactic Empire, it’s said that dressing for Christmas is mandatory this time of year.

Now many of these Stormtroopers are dressed as elves. One has a Santa hat on and is carrying a sack of toys. And an Imperial guard has a Christmas wreath and a stick covered in lights. And you thought they were on the Dark Side.

26. Nothing makes Christmas more complete than showing up in an ugly at-at Christmas sweater.

Now that’s sure to commemorate the epic battle on Hoth in Empire Strikes Back. Fortunately, that place is an arctic winter world. But watch out for wampas.

27. Let’s just say that Darth Vader is dreaming of a Death Star for Christmas this year.

I don’t think Santa will give Vader that, this year. I mean Death Stars are very expensive to build as you may see. Also, I’m sure Darth Vader is certainly on the naughty list.

28. This holiday cuddle up for some hot cocoa with your very own R2-D2 Christmas mug.

Now this features R2-D2 with a Santa hat on as you can see. Still, this pretty cute. But I’m not sure if R2 would be fine with the hat though.

29. Use the Force this Christmas season by gracing your tree with this Yoda Christmas tree topper.

Has Yoda wielding a lightsaber in his hands, it does. About to kick some serious Sith ass, he is. Fans, do or do not, there is no try.

30. You’re a mean one, Mr. Maul/ You really are a heel/You’re a cuddly as a rancor/You’re as charming as an eel/Mr. Maul/You’re a bad banana with a greasy black peel.

I know this might bring some copyright infringement claims. But this Darth Maul Grinch action figure is just genius. Seriously. it’s great.

31. Of course, Christmas has to figure into your fighting style as well in that galaxy far, far away.

Now Darth Vader has a green and red candy cane lightsaber, Han Solo has a wreath on his blaster, and Boba Fett has his gun decorated with lights. Not sure if they’re practical but they make great Christmas toy decor.

32. Insulate your Christmas tree this season with your very own R2-D2. tree blanket.

Now this was somebody’s craft project by the looks of it. Still, this is quite adorable if I say so myself. Couldn’t have done one better.

Now this one has Vader in a Santa hat and a bad ass red cape. And he’s holding a lightsaber and a Christmas present.

34. Carry your things this holiday season in this Star Wars bag.

Of course, I don’t think Chewie’s liking being decorated like a Christmas tree one bit. Can’t Luke, Han, and Leia use something else? You don’t want to piss off a wookiee.

35. Nothing makes Sithmas complete than a Darth Vader tree.

Yes, this is the ultimate Star Wars Christmas tree as you may see. It even has an X-Wing and a lightsaber. Someone must be an ardent fan.

36. Light up your home this holiday season with this droid leg lamp.

Has R2-D2’s top and C-3PO’s leg. Based on the leg lamp in A Christmas Story which was way more risque than this. Still, I think it’s genius to say the least.

37. Before morning, you’ll be visited by 3 Jedi ghosts.

Now this is a take off from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Of course, these ghosts have nothing to do with the past, present, or future.

38. If Santa can’t do the job of delivering presents, R2-D2 will certainly rise to the occasion.

After all, R2-D2 basically saves everyone’s ass in the Star Wars movies. And he never seems to get any credit for it. Still, he’s a fiesty little droid if you ask me.

39. Deck your Christmas tree with this R2-D2 string of lights.

Yes, R2-D2 has his own light string. Still, he’s a very adorable character who’s very resourceful. But he can also be a little ornery and zap anyone he doesn’t like.

40. No, I don’t think these are the droids you’re looking for either.

I mean these two are wearing ugly Christmas sweaters. Would any droid in their right mind wear something like that? Probably not.

41. Make your Christmas merry with this ornament of C-3PO at Jabba the Hutt’s mercy.

Because nothing says Christmas like being enslaved into acting as translator for a desert planet crime lord in his dump of a palace. Still, Jabba the Hutt is one of my least favorite characters since he’s just so disgusting.

42. The holiday spirit is strong in this Stormtrooper snowman.

Yes, this is an inflatable of Darth Vader building a snowman of an Imperial Stormtrooper. Not sure if he’d have the time but this is pretty funny.

43. Darth Vader wishes you a merry Sithmas.

Now this is said to be sold at K Mart. Still, like the candy cane lightsabers and Vader in a Santa hat.

Seems like this guy is ready for Star Wars: the Force Awakens. Even has a Stormtrooper on top in a Santa hat.

57. Relive the dramatic climax of Empire Strikes Back with this ornament of Darth Vader on a balcony.

Because nothing says Christmas like cutting off your son’s hand in a lightsaber duel, telling him he’s his father while he’s clinging to life on a pole, and asking him to join the Dark Side. Well played, Vader. Well played.

58. If you loved the prequels, then you’ll want this Christmas ornament of Qui-Gon Jin and Obi Wan Kenobi’s lighsaber duel with Darth Maul.

Of course, we all know that Qui-Gon will soon be Qui-gone not long after this moment. And Obi Wan can do nothing about it.

59. Darth Vader finds your lack of holiday spirit disturbing.

Not sure if it’s store bought or made on someone’s computer. Still, like him in that Santa hat and red sack of presents. Yes, Darth Vader knows what you’re getting for Christmas.

60. As Darth Vader would say, “Merry Sithmas and bah, humbug.”

Yes, this Christmas, make sure your coffee is on the Dark Side. I’m sure this thermal mug will make your holiday season complete.

61. When it comes to the holiday season, Darth Vader always knows the perfect holiday turtleneck for the occasion.

Yes, this is Darth Vader in a quintessential Galactic Empire ugly Christmas sweater. And yes, it’s decorated like you’d expect for a Sith lord.

62. Nothing will help you open bottles faster than this Yoda Claus bottle opener.

Trouble with opening that bottle you have. Fix it, this will. Also talk, it can. For holiday booze parties, you need.

63. For the little ones, have them cuddle up with these Star Wars Itty Bittys from Hallmark.

Consists of C-3PO in a green and red scarf, R2-D2 with reindeer antlers, Chewbacca with a Santa hat and candy cane sash, and Yoda with a Santa hat and candy cane. Still, these are adorable and possibly overpriced.

64. May the Force be with you this Christmas with these light up Star Wars lawn ornaments.

These consists of R2-D2, Yoda, Darth Vader, and a Stormtrooper. All are wearing Santa hats. But Darth Vader has a Santa cape while the Stormtrooper is carrying a candy cane and wearing a green scarf.

65. So what will you choose this holiday season: the Nice Side or the Naughty Side?

Choose Yoda and green to come to the Nice Side. Choose Darth Vader and red to go to the Naughty Side. Either way, Hallmark might hose you.

66. Relive your favorite moments from Return of the Jedi this holiday season with this Slave Leia Christmas tree ornament.

Because nothing says Christmas by being forced into sex slavery for Jabba the Hutt after defrosting Han Solo in disguise. And having to strangle him to death with the chain around your neck.

67. With Star Wars baubles like these, what more can you ask for in a Christmas tree?

Many of these consists of some of your favorite characters from the original trilogy. Also includes the Death Star.

68. On Hoth, Darth Vader dashes through the snow by a Taun Taun sleigh.

This might be a Christmas card image from Lego. But it’s still pretty funny. Apparently Vader has to use a whip as well. And he’s carrying a sack.

69. Light up your Christmas tree with these C-3PO light string.

Of course, C-3PO may whine a lot on missions. Then again, he was made to be a butler droid. But if you land on a planet, his translator skills really come in handy.

70. When it comes to the Christmas decorating, Grand Moff Tarkin is always in charge.

As he said during this holiday season, “You may tinsel when ready.” Of course, everyone tends to forget he was the one who blew up Alderaan, not Darth Vader.

71. Of course, it can’t be Christmas on the Dark Side without a Darth Maul stocking.

Yes, someone made this. And yes, Darth Maul is a popular character despite appearing for a very short time before being chopped in half by Obi Wan Kenobi in the Phantom Menace.

72. Of course, this stocking hook will help you know where Darth Vader’s stocking goes.

Yes, this is a Darth Vader stocking holder. Still, I think as far as Santa’s concerned, Darth Vader’s on the naughty list. I mean the guy did a lot of bad things in order to conquer the galaxy, didn’t he?

73. Support the Galactic Empire this Christmas by wearing this Imperial Stormtrooper ugly sweater.

Of course, wearing this will surely not help you on your hunting skills. Seriously, try to hunt in it and you won’t hit anything.

74. For Darth Vader’s Christmas tree, a Death Star provides the finishing touch.

Of course, it’s only a matter of time until Luke Skywalker comes in and destroys the thing. So Vader should enjoy it while it lasts.

75. This ugly Star Wars Christmas sweatshirt is bound to bring balance to the Force.

Now that has to be one of the ugliest Christmas sweatshirts in the whole galaxy I’ve ever seen. Makes you wonder whether the designer was on some strong brown acid when they came up with this.

76. A Christmas tree decorated like this is sure to make the Empire proud.

Now this is topped with a Stormtrooper and has a Wampa on the bottom. Decorations include at-ats, Darth Vader, and Death Stars.

Then again, nothing says Christmas like a large Death Star construction that’s a possible threat to the moon of Endor.

78. When it comes to Star Wars stockings, would you prefer Wampa or Ewok?

One is a large yeti like monster from Hoth that eat Taun Tauns and had its arm sliced off by Luke Skywalker. The other is a cute little teddy bear that is perfectly willing to eat humans. Yet, poses a grave threat for Imperial Stormtroopers.

Marvelous wreath for any door, wall, or mantle it is. Easy to make, it looks. Wow die hard fans, it will.

97. Relive the original Star Wars movie with your very own Leia and R2-D2 ornament.

Because nothing says Christmas than implanting a disc into a droid with information to send to an old man on Tattooine, while being imprisoned by the Empire. Of course, R2-D2 does achieve his mission being the stubborn droid he is.

98. When Yoda walks he uses a cane. When Yoda Claus walks, he uses a candy cane.

Christmas spirit, it is. Enhances look with Santa hat and coat, it does. Lucky if struck with it over lightsaber, you will.

99. For any Jedi Knight on Christmas, a Santa Yoda Advent Calendar is a must have.

Of course, Yoda on the front, need to have. Clad in Santa suit and hat he is. Writing letter to Santa and drinking coffee, he does.

100. For Star Wars fans everywhere, say hello to Vader Claus.

Yes, this is Vader Claus. He’s said to give gifts to all the good girls and boys on Christmas. to the bad ones who go against him or are simply incompetent, he force chokes them. Also is said to conquer the galaxy for the Empire. Still, pretty much is on the Dark Side.